Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Finkel

Cuốn sách Kẻ trộm nghệ thuật (The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession) khám phá cuộc đời tên trộm kỳ lạ nhất trong lịch sử tội phạm nghệ thuật. Hơn 200 vụ trộm, Stéphane Breitwieser cùng bạn gái trót lọt đánh cắp bộ sưu tập trị giá gần 2 tỷ đô la chỉ để ngắm. Qua lời kể của nhà báo Michael Finkel, độc giả đắm chìm trong thế giới của những kỳ tích phạm tội, tình yêu cay đắng, sự ám ảnh khó tin. Động cơ của tên trộm khét tiếng Các tạp chí hàng đầu như New York Times, Wall Street Journal bình chọn tác phẩm này là cuốn sách của năm 2023. Michael Finkel dẫn dắt đưa độc giả ngược dòng thời gian của nhân vật chính Stéphane Breitwieser từ lúc nhỏ tới hiện tại (52 tuổi tại thời điểm xuất bản sách). Mặc dù thuộc thể loại phi tiểu thuyết, cuốn sách như truyện trinh thám hồi hộp, gay cấn nhờ tiết tấu nhanh và khai thác tâm lý nhân vật đa chiều. Kẻ trộm nghệ thuật kể về cuộc đời thực của Stéphane Breitwieser, người Pháp trầm lặng và say mê nghệ thuật điên cuồng. Hắn ưa thích đặc biệt nghệ thuật Phục Hưng (Renaissance) và Baroque từ nhỏ. Cha mẹ ly hôn để lại vết sẹo trong tâm hồn đứa trẻ yêu nghệ thuật vì bố của Stéphane được quyền sở hữu hết các tác phẩm trong nhà. Hắn chuyển sang sống với mẹ trong căn hộ tằn tiện, khác hẳn căn nhà rộng rãi với bộ sưu tập đồ cổ lúc cha mẹ còn hạnh phúc. Cú sốc tâm lý tuổi vị thành niên đã nung nấu động cơ một đứa trẻ mang tâm trạng bất mãn và hụt hẫng. Hắn khát khao xây dựng bộ sưu tập nghệ thuật cho riêng mình như viện bảo tàng thu nhỏ. Stéphane đồng hành cùng bạn gái Anne-Catherine thực hiện hàng loạt vụ trộm táo tợn trong các bảo tàng vừa và nhỏ trên khắp Châu Âu. Giá trị tài sản tác phẩm nghệ thuật hắn đánh cắp trong giai đoạn 1995 tới 2001 ước tính gần 2 tỷ đô la. Đáng ngạc nhiên là Stéphane không bán, mà lưu giữ chúng tại phòng ngủ áp mái vì tình yêu nghệ thuật điên rồ. Tác giả cân bằng được không khí hành động, hồi hộp đột nhập các viện bảo tàng và mổ xẻ được tâm lý chi phối nhân vật. Hắn say mê với cái đẹp hiện hữu, mắc chứng ái kỷ (yêu bản thân quá mức) và cơn nghiện (ăn cắp) khó thể từ bỏ. Tổng quan nửa đầu cuốn sách, phi vụ của Stéphane và bạn gái có thể ví von như cặp bài trùng Bonnie và Clyde, cặp đôi cướp táo tợn người Mỹ nổi danh từ thời kỳ Đại suy thoái (1932-1934). Bí kíp thành công của bộ đôi  “Bonnie và Clyde” Xuyên suốt cuốn sách, người đọc thâm nhập vào hàng trăm phi vụ trộm của cặp tình nhân trong các viện bảo tàng. Đâu là bí mật sau chuỗi dài thành công của Stéphane và Anne ? Chiến lược của hắn và bạn gái nhắm vào các bảo tàng địa phương quy mô nhỏ và vừa, an ninh kém như Gruyeres Castle, Thụy Sỹ (1995). Khá thú vị, họ chọn thời điểm ban ngày để trà trộn vào đám đông du khách. Stéphane chỉ lấy tranh, bỏ lại khung và những tác phẩm có kích thước nhỏ gọn, không bị gắn hệ thống báo động. Hắn thường giấu tranh dưới áo khoác hay túi hộp trong khi bạn gái đảm nhiệm vai trò quan sát, báo hiệu nếu ai đó tiếp cận. Hắn khôn ngoan chọn những bảo tàng không kiểm soát lối ra, không an ninh, do vậy tên trộm láu cá dễ dàng tẩu thoát như khách thăm quan. “Bộ đôi Bonnie và Clyde” của Pháp đã tung hoàng ngang dọc khắp bảo tàng tại khối Schengen như Đức, Áo, Bỉ, Thụy Sỹ, Hà Lan và Đan Mạch từ năm 1995 tới 2001. Đáng chú ý, Stéphane kiếm sống nhờ công việc bồi bàn tại Thụy Sỹ trong khi vẫn ở tại Pháp. Công việc có thu nhập khiêm tốn, bù lại lịch làm việc linh hoạt, di chuyển dễ dàng. Do vậy, việc đi lại xuyên biên giới của hắn không gây nghi ngờ cho cảnh sát biên giới. Chuỗi ngày thành công chính thức khép lại vào tháng 11 năm 2001 khi bộ đôi bị tóm gọn tại bảo tàng Richard Wagner ở Thụy Sỹ. Không như các phi vụ trước thực hiện trong ngày, Stéphane quay trở lại bảo tàng sau hai ngày, do vậy an ninh và nhân viên bảo tàng phát hiện, báo cảnh sát. Mổ xẻ tâm lý “ái kỷ” Dưới ngòi bút của Michael, nghệ thuật như một chiếc ô rộng lớn, che chắn cho tuổi thơ dữ dội của Stéphane. Hắn cô đơn, lạc lõng trong thế giới người trưởng thành cho nên nghệ thuật chính là bạn đồng hành về tinh thần. Tác giả mổ xẻ khá kỹ tâm lý nhân vật cho rằng Stéphane am hiểu nghệ thuật sâu sắc hơn cả các viện bảo tàng ! Chứng bệnh “ái kỷ” thúc đẩy suy nghĩ có quyền lấy những gì hắn thích và trở thành người hùng sau những vụ trộm. Thú vị hơn, sự đồng hành của bạn gái lâu năm lại là chất xúc tác mạnh cho bệnh ái kỷ. Hắn cho rằng mình tài năng và được bạn gái công nhận, trợ giúp tối đa. Sự ám ảnh nghệ thuật của Stéphane trở thành cơn nghiện khó cưỡng, với cấp độ rủi ro tăng cao dần. Hắn đạt được cảm xúc thăng hoa và nhẹ nhõm sau mỗi vụ trộm. Tuy nhiên, Stéphane không thể ngờ rằng điểm tựa tinh thần vào bạn gái chính là “gót chân Achilles”. Sau vụ bắt giữ năm 2001, họ đối mặt thực tế khắc nghiệt do bị truy tố, liên đới gia đình, sụp đổ ảo mộng. Michael lột tả sự tổn thương tột độ trong con người Stéphane khi Anne chia tay, giũ bỏ mọi trách nhiệm liên đới trong các vụ trộm của bộ đôi. Trong khoảng thời gian ngắn, hắn đánh mất tất cả : sự tự do, bạn gái, bộ sưu tập quý giá, danh tính kẻ sưu tập cổ vật. Theo cuốn sách, Stéphane còn không hề được biết vụ phá thai do Anne và mẹ hắn tiến hành một cách kín đáo. Ở góc độ nào đó, hắn vẫn là một đứa trẻ đầy mơ mộng, thiếu sự chăm sóc, dễ dàng bị người thân qua mặt. Bi kịch cuộc đời kẻ ám ảnh nghệ thuật Cuốn sách dần khép lại với cảm xúc hỗn độn về thế giới sụp đổ của Stéphane. Hương vị cay đắng, chua xót khi Anne bỏ rơi hắn, đặt dấu chấm hết cho thế giới ảo vọng bao bọc trong niềm vui chiến thắng, bảo tàng nghệ thuật và người tình. Hắn không thể chấp nhận thực tế rằng Anne có quyền lựa chọn tương lai khác mà không có hắn ! Đau đớn hơn, bảo tàng cá nhân dày công sưu tập đã chính thức “vô chủ” vì mẹ của Stéphane phi tang toàn bộ chiến tích nhằm cứu con mình khỏi bị truy tố. Sự mâu thuẫn, giằng xé tâm lý giữa hai mẹ con lên tới đỉnh điểm do động cơ khác biệt. Đây là bài học đắt giá về nuông chiều con cái, buông lỏng quản lý dẫn đến kết cục đáng thương của số phận con người. Sau khi ra tù, Stéphane có cơ hội gột rửa vết nhơ với nhiều lời đề nghị xuất bản sách hay bước sang truyền thông về thời trai trẻ “khét tiếng”. Tuy nhiên, sự ám ảnh nghệ thuật và bệnh ăn cắp lại hủy hoại giấc mơ làm lại cuộc đời. Năm 2011, cảnh sát khám xét nhà Stéphane, phát hiện thêm 30 tác phẩm nghệ thuật ăn cắp. Hắn tiếp tục kết án tù vào năm 2013 như vòng xoáy không thể dừng lại. Cuốn sách có những hạt sạn nhỏ như thời gian không khớp giữa những bộ phim tội phạm nổi tiếng Hollywood tương tự với những vụ trộm Stéphane tiến hành. Michael Finkel đã pha trộn tài tình giữa một cuốn hồi ký, tiểu sử, bi kịch, tâm lý tội phạm và bài học giáo dục sâu sắc chỉ trong 240 trang sách. (Theo Wikipedia, Guardian, New York Times, GQ) Michael Finkel, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession (Kẻ trộm nghệ thuật: Câu chuyện chân thực về tình yêu, tội phạm và sự ám ảnh nguy hiểm), NXB Knopf Publishing Group, 27/06/2023, 240 trang.

Cuốn sách Kẻ trộm nghệ thuật (The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession) khám phá cuộc đời tên trộm kỳ lạ nhất trong lịch sử tội phạm nghệ thuật. Hơn 200 vụ trộm, Stéphane Breitwieser cùng bạn gái trót lọt đánh cắp bộ sưu tập trị giá gần 2 tỷ đô la chỉ để ngắm. Qua lời kể của nhà báo Michael Finkel, độc giả đắm chìm trong thế giới của những kỳ tích phạm tội, tình yêu cay đắng, sự ám ảnh khó tin. Động cơ của tên trộm khét tiếng Các tạp chí hàng đầu như New York Times, Wall Street Journal bình chọn tác phẩm này là cuốn sách của năm 2023. Michael Finkel dẫn dắt đưa độc giả ngược dòng thời gian của nhân vật chính Stéphane Breitwieser từ lúc nhỏ tới hiện tại (52 tuổi tại thời điểm xuất bản sách). Mặc dù thuộc thể loại phi tiểu thuyết, cuốn sách như truyện trinh thám hồi hộp, gay cấn nhờ tiết tấu nhanh và khai thác tâm lý nhân vật đa chiều. Kẻ trộm nghệ thuật kể về cuộc đời thực của Stéphane Breitwieser, người Pháp trầm lặng và say mê nghệ thuật điên cuồng. Hắn ưa thích đặc biệt nghệ thuật Phục Hưng (Renaissance) và Baroque từ nhỏ. Cha mẹ ly hôn để lại vết sẹo trong tâm hồn đứa trẻ yêu nghệ thuật vì bố của Stéphane được quyền sở hữu hết các tác phẩm trong nhà. Hắn chuyển sang sống với mẹ trong căn hộ tằn tiện, khác hẳn căn nhà rộng rãi với bộ sưu tập đồ cổ lúc cha mẹ còn hạnh phúc. Cú sốc tâm lý tuổi vị thành niên đã nung nấu động cơ một đứa trẻ mang tâm trạng bất mãn và hụt hẫng. Hắn khát khao xây dựng bộ sưu tập nghệ thuật cho riêng mình như viện bảo tàng thu nhỏ. Stéphane đồng hành cùng bạn gái Anne-Catherine thực hiện hàng loạt vụ trộm táo tợn trong các bảo tàng vừa và nhỏ trên khắp Châu Âu. Giá trị tài sản tác phẩm nghệ thuật hắn đánh cắp trong giai đoạn 1995 tới 2001 ước tính gần 2 tỷ đô la. Đáng ngạc nhiên là Stéphane không bán, mà lưu giữ chúng tại phòng ngủ áp mái vì tình yêu nghệ thuật điên rồ. Tác giả cân bằng được không khí hành động, hồi hộp đột nhập các viện bảo tàng và mổ xẻ được tâm lý chi phối nhân vật. Hắn say mê với cái đẹp hiện hữu, mắc chứng ái kỷ (yêu bản thân quá mức) và cơn nghiện (ăn cắp) khó thể từ bỏ. Tổng quan nửa đầu cuốn sách, phi vụ của Stéphane và bạn gái có thể ví von như cặp bài trùng Bonnie và Clyde, cặp đôi cướp táo tợn người Mỹ nổi danh từ thời kỳ Đại suy thoái (1932-1934). Bí kíp thành công của bộ đôi  “Bonnie và Clyde” Xuyên suốt cuốn sách, người đọc thâm nhập vào hàng trăm phi vụ trộm của cặp tình nhân trong các viện bảo tàng. Đâu là bí mật sau chuỗi dài thành công của Stéphane và Anne ? Chiến lược của hắn và bạn gái nhắm vào các bảo tàng địa phương quy mô nhỏ và vừa, an ninh kém như Gruyeres Castle, Thụy Sỹ (1995). Khá thú vị, họ chọn thời điểm ban ngày để trà trộn vào đám đông du khách. Stéphane chỉ lấy tranh, bỏ lại khung và những tác phẩm có kích thước nhỏ gọn, không bị gắn hệ thống báo động. Hắn thường giấu tranh dưới áo khoác hay túi hộp trong khi bạn gái đảm nhiệm vai trò quan sát, báo hiệu nếu ai đó tiếp cận. Hắn khôn ngoan chọn những bảo tàng không kiểm soát lối ra, không an ninh, do vậy tên trộm láu cá dễ dàng tẩu thoát như khách thăm quan. “Bộ đôi Bonnie và Clyde” của Pháp đã tung hoàng ngang dọc khắp bảo tàng tại khối Schengen như Đức, Áo, Bỉ, Thụy Sỹ, Hà Lan và Đan Mạch từ năm 1995 tới 2001. Đáng chú ý, Stéphane kiếm sống nhờ công việc bồi bàn tại Thụy Sỹ trong khi vẫn ở tại Pháp. Công việc có thu nhập khiêm tốn, bù lại lịch làm việc linh hoạt, di chuyển dễ dàng. Do vậy, việc đi lại xuyên biên giới của hắn không gây nghi ngờ cho cảnh sát biên giới. Chuỗi ngày thành công chính thức khép lại vào tháng 11 năm 2001 khi bộ đôi bị tóm gọn tại bảo tàng Richard Wagner ở Thụy Sỹ. Không như các phi vụ trước thực hiện trong ngày, Stéphane quay trở lại bảo tàng sau hai ngày, do vậy an ninh và nhân viên bảo tàng phát hiện, báo cảnh sát. Mổ xẻ tâm lý “ái kỷ” Dưới ngòi bút của Michael, nghệ thuật như một chiếc ô rộng lớn, che chắn cho tuổi thơ dữ dội của Stéphane. Hắn cô đơn, lạc lõng trong thế giới người trưởng thành cho nên nghệ thuật chính là bạn đồng hành về tinh thần. Tác giả mổ xẻ khá kỹ tâm lý nhân vật cho rằng Stéphane am hiểu nghệ thuật sâu sắc hơn cả các viện bảo tàng ! Chứng bệnh “ái kỷ” thúc đẩy suy nghĩ có quyền lấy những gì hắn thích và trở thành người hùng sau những vụ trộm. Thú vị hơn, sự đồng hành của bạn gái lâu năm lại là chất xúc tác mạnh cho bệnh ái kỷ. Hắn cho rằng mình tài năng và được bạn gái công nhận, trợ giúp tối đa. Sự ám ảnh nghệ thuật của Stéphane trở thành cơn nghiện khó cưỡng, với cấp độ rủi ro tăng cao dần. Hắn đạt được cảm xúc thăng hoa và nhẹ nhõm sau mỗi vụ trộm. Tuy nhiên, Stéphane không thể ngờ rằng điểm tựa tinh thần vào bạn gái chính là “gót chân Achilles”. Sau vụ bắt giữ năm 2001, họ đối mặt thực tế khắc nghiệt do bị truy tố, liên đới gia đình, sụp đổ ảo mộng. Michael lột tả sự tổn thương tột độ trong con người Stéphane khi Anne chia tay, giũ bỏ mọi trách nhiệm liên đới trong các vụ trộm của bộ đôi. Trong khoảng thời gian ngắn, hắn đánh mất tất cả : sự tự do, bạn gái, bộ sưu tập quý giá, danh tính kẻ sưu tập cổ vật. Theo cuốn sách, Stéphane còn không hề được biết vụ phá thai do Anne và mẹ hắn tiến hành một cách kín đáo. Ở góc độ nào đó, hắn vẫn là một đứa trẻ đầy mơ mộng, thiếu sự chăm sóc, dễ dàng bị người thân qua mặt. Bi kịch cuộc đời kẻ ám ảnh nghệ thuật Cuốn sách dần khép lại với cảm xúc hỗn độn về thế giới sụp đổ của Stéphane. Hương vị cay đắng, chua xót khi Anne bỏ rơi hắn, đặt dấu chấm hết cho thế giới ảo vọng bao bọc trong niềm vui chiến thắng, bảo tàng nghệ thuật và người tình. Hắn không thể chấp nhận thực tế rằng Anne có quyền lựa chọn tương lai khác mà không có hắn ! Đau đớn hơn, bảo tàng cá nhân dày công sưu tập đã chính thức “vô chủ” vì mẹ của Stéphane phi tang toàn bộ chiến tích nhằm cứu con mình khỏi bị truy tố. Sự mâu thuẫn, giằng xé tâm lý giữa hai mẹ con lên tới đỉnh điểm do động cơ khác biệt. Đây là bài học đắt giá về nuông chiều con cái, buông lỏng quản lý dẫn đến kết cục đáng thương của số phận con người. Sau khi ra tù, Stéphane có cơ hội gột rửa vết nhơ với nhiều lời đề nghị xuất bản sách hay bước sang truyền thông về thời trai trẻ “khét tiếng”. Tuy nhiên, sự ám ảnh nghệ thuật và bệnh ăn cắp lại hủy hoại giấc mơ làm lại cuộc đời. Năm 2011, cảnh sát khám xét nhà Stéphane, phát hiện thêm 30 tác phẩm nghệ thuật ăn cắp. Hắn tiếp tục kết án tù vào năm 2013 như vòng xoáy không thể dừng lại. Cuốn sách có những hạt sạn nhỏ như thời gian không khớp giữa những bộ phim tội phạm nổi tiếng Hollywood tương tự với những vụ trộm Stéphane tiến hành. Michael Finkel đã pha trộn tài tình giữa một cuốn hồi ký, tiểu sử, bi kịch, tâm lý tội phạm và bài học giáo dục sâu sắc chỉ trong 240 trang sách. (Theo Wikipedia, Guardian, New York Times, GQ) Michael Finkel, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession (Kẻ trộm nghệ thuật: Câu chuyện chân thực về tình yêu, tội phạm và sự ám ảnh nguy hiểm), NXB Knopf Publishing Group, 27/06/2023, 240 trang.

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 461, my conversation with author and journalist Michael Finkel about his book The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit (Knopf). Air date: April 12, 2017. Michael Finkel is the author of True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, which was adapted into a 2015 major motion picture. He has written for National Geographic, GQ, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. He lives in western Montana. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code OTHERPPL at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription." Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel (2017) vs The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (1915)

In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with research colleagues at Resources for the Future—Senior Fellow Karen Palmer, Fellow Kevin Rennert, and Senior Fellow Margaret Walls—about the top 10 issues of 2025 they've been tracking in energy and environmental news from the past year. Among the topics they've chosen for conversation: public land sales, electricity load growth and affordability, fires and floods, California and its recent major package of environmental legislation, federal permits for renewable energy projects, and more. It's a fun conversation with insights on the happenings in 2025 and some prognostications for the coming year. References and recommendations: “What's Happening to Electricity Affordability? in Five Charts” by Jesse Buchsbaum and Jenya Kahn-Lang; https://www.resources.org/archives/whats-happening-to-electricity-affordability-in-five-charts/ “California's Innovative Vision for Climate Policy and Energy Affordability” by Dallas Burtraw; https://www.resources.org/common-resources/californias-innovative-vision-for-climate-policy-and-energy-affordability/ “California's Revamped Energy and Climate Policies” podcast episode with Kate Gordon; https://www.resources.org/resources-radio/californias-revamped-energy-and-climate-policies-with-kate-gordon/ “Shifting Ground: Changes in Public Land Policies” webinar event from Resources for the Future; https://www.rff.org/events/webinars/shifting-ground-changes-in-public-land-policies/ “If/Then: A Last Hurrah for Transatlantic Fossil Fuel Energy Trade?” by Milan Elkerbout and Zach Whitlock; https://www.resources.org/common-resources/ifthen-a-last-hurrah-for-transatlantic-fossil-fuel-energy-trade/ “Landman” television series; https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/landman/ “Haroun and the Sea of Stories” by Salman Rushdie; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/314822/haroun-and-the-sea-of-stories-by-salman-rushdie/ “The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel; https://www.michaelfinkel.com/books/the-art-thief/ Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/

Brian celebrates his first successful afternoon on the apps in six weeks, applying a lesson from a recent episode and proving a point he's made in others. Judson shares recommendations for Anthony Amiewalan's novel Eddie & Alan, Michael Finkel's biography of Stéphane Breitwieser, The Art Thief, Kaveh Akbar's novel, Martyr!, and Nicholas Colia's film, Griffin in Summer. Both hosts are tickled by the Hookup of the Week, which describes a listener's decision to throw himself a birthday party to reclaim the sexual awakening that homophobia denied him as a teenager. Then, Brian and Judson are joined by partners in life and work, James Nguyen and AC Gottlieb, costume designers currently represented on stage by Chappell Roan in her Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things tour and by Messy White Gays off-Broadway. James and AC chat with the hosts about the origin of their relationship and their evolution to openness, making and maintaining queer friendships–including navigating boundaries around sex with friends, entering into couples therapy, and their past dalliances with throuple-dom. The pair also discuss finding independence within a codependent relationship, how much we let dating apps inform our feelings about ourselves, the pursuit of their professional dreams, and how they came to design for Chappell Roan. Finally, James and AC help Brian and Judson respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question submitted by a listener who has concerns about hosting hookups at home. Find James and AC online at https://www.jamesandac.com Find James on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsjamesnguyen/ Find AC on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alexand3rcole/ Email your Hookup of the Week and Go Ask Your Dad submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: losing track of time reading and bookish vanity plates Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: books we think would make great book club picks The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  1:19 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:29 - Snap by Belinda Bauer 6:34 - Our Current Reads 6:48 - The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig (Meredith) 10:13 - Wanderers by Chuck Wendig 10:33 - It by Stephen King 11:59 - The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko (Kaytee) 12:03 - Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko 14:24 - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 15:13 - Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko 16:06 - How to Be A Saint by Kate Sidley (Meredith) 21:45 - Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery (Kaytee) 21:53 - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 26:46 - The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Meredith) 27:01 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 32:54 - State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton 34:20 - The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (Kaytee) 34:27 - The King's English Bookshop 36:49 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman 38:36 - Our Book Club Recs 39:22 - Currently Reading Patreon 40:34 - The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig 44:27 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 44:38 - Curfew by Jayne Cowie 46:04 - Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge 48:11 - The Push by Ashley Audrain 49:19 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel 50:15 - One of the Boys by Jayne Cowie 51:24 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 51:25 - Washington Black by Esi Edugyan 51:27 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 51:45 - Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 52:06 - CR Season 6: Episode 2 52:42 - Check our our instagram @currentlyreadingpodcast for our book club post! 52:54 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:02 - I wish that if you don't already follow us on Instagram, to do so now. (Meredith) 53:07 - @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram 53:35 - I wish to reformat my bookish hard drive (Kaytee) 51:34 - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 51:37 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 51:38 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's's IPL is brought to us from Content Bookstore in Northfield, Minnesota. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Fuensanta Marín nos recomienda estos libros, los dos primeros, van precisamente sobre robos de arte.El ladrón de arte, de Michael Finkel. Por pura amabilidad, Doris Langley Moore.El puente de San Luis Rey, Thornton Wilder.

This episode of Let's Talk Loyalty and Loyalty TV is in Spanish. ¿Quieres llevar tu estrategia de lealtad al siguiente nivel? En el episodio más reciente de "Let's Talk Loyalty en Español", contamos con la valiosa perspectiva de Federico Rosas Couret, Consultor Principal en Loyalty & Reward Co. y un experto de primera línea en Customer Loyalty. Federico nos revela cómo diseñar programas de lealtad que ofrezcan mucho más que solo puntos, la receta para lograr un desarrollo exitoso y cómo asegurar un compromiso que impregne cada rincón de tu organización. Además, compartiremos insights sobre la medición del desempeño adaptada a la madurez del programa, y cómo la data y la inteligencia artificial se convierten en tus mayores aliados.Hosted by Alejandro Gonzalez-Saul Show Notes:1) Federico Rosas Couret2) Loyalty & Reward Co3) “El Ladrón de Arte” de Michael Finkel

It's The Stacks' Book Club Day, and we are joined once again by Ceara O'Sullivan to discuss The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. The book explores the ethos of Stéphane Bréitwieser—the titular art thief in question—who stole and kept over two billion dollars worth of art. Together, we discuss Finkel's portrayal of Bréitwieser, the myriad of twists throughout this story, and what this book has to say about crime, ownership, and punishment.There are spoilers on this episode.Be sure to listen to the end of today's episode to find out what our July book club pick will be.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/6/25/ep-377-art-thiefConnect with Ceara: Instagram | Tiktok | Petty Crimes PodcastConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mia McKenzie is on the show this week discussing her newest book, These Heathens, a coming of age story set in 1960s Georgia. She talks about how she approached fictionalizing real figures from the civil rights movement, the importance of queer representation in her work, and how her grandmother inspired the protagonist in the novel. The Stacks Book Club pick for June is The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. We will discuss on Wednesday, June 25th with Ceara O'Sullivan returning as our guest.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/6/18/ep-376-mia-mckenzieConnect with Mia: Instagram | Website | BGD BlogConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Stacks, we are joined by New York Times bestselling crime fiction author, S.A. Cosby, to talk about his brand new book, King of Ashes. Cosby gives us insights into being a self-proclaimed lazy writer, and his approach to violence on the page. We also talk about why he considers reading an integral part of his writing process, and what the genre of “Southern noir” means to him. The Stacks Book Club pick for June is The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. We will discuss on Wednesday, June 25th with Ceara O'Sullivan returning as our guest.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/6/11/ep-375-sa-cosbyConnect with S.A. Cosby: InstagramConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Stacks, we are joined by Saturday Night Live writer, actor, and host of the Petty Crimes podcast, Ceara O'Sullivan. Ceara talks about how writing for TV has impacted her TV watching life, the importance of editing in storytelling, and what it's like to read a memoir by a person you know. The Stacks Book Club pick for June is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. We will discuss on Wednesday, June 25th with Ceara O'Sullivan returning as our guest.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/6/4/ep-374-ceara-osullivanConnect with Ceara: Instagram | TiktokConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode of Match+Book, librarian Paul shares some of his favorite reads this near in the nonfiction genres. Check out the titles with your East Brunswick or STELLA library cards now at https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/matchbook-nonfiction-favorites Kitchen confidential : adventures in the culinary underbelly by Anthony Bourdain The wide wide sea : imperial ambition, first contact and the fateful final voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides The art thief : a true story of love, crime, and a dangerous obsession by Michael Finkel

Sean Baker ha encontrado su película de consagración con “Anora” y eso nos lleva a repasar con Mary Carmen Rodríguez su corta pero ya asentada filmografía ahora que se estrena la cinta que le podría llevar hasta los Oscar 2025. Alberto Iglesias lo ha vuelto a hacer y eso no es otra cosa que brillar en una partitura por lo que La Música Clásica De Nuestro Tiempo de Iker González Urresti no podía dejar de fijarse en su trabajo para “La habitación de al lado” de Pedro Almodóvar. En Leer cine, la biblioteca sonora de Carlos López-Tapia, “El ladrón de arte” de Michael Finkel, In Memoriam dedicado a la actriz Teri Garr y al padrino de la música Quincy Jones, recomendaciones en Colgados de la plataforma y la crítica de la favorita “La habitación de al lado”. Spooky a los mandos técnicos. ¡Muchas gracias por escucharnos!

Send us a textIntrepid author and explorer, Michael Finkel lived as an expat in the South of France and skied down the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.  His tales from Iran, China, the Congo and around the world offer challenging perspectives on how travel can shape our worldview.From the harsh realities of crab fishing in the Bering Sea to the complexities of war as a combat journalist in Afghanistan, he tells of resilience and unexpected kindness amidst adversity. The convo shifts to appreciation for Italy's vibrant cuisine and culture, drawing comparisons with life in France, and Mike shares tips on coping with jet lag from his recent adventures in Japan.We discuss conflicted regions, from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the ethical dilemmas surrounding animal poaching in Central Africa. Michael's trek across the Sahara, and his encounters with natural wonders like the Northern Lights and Congo's active volcanoes remind us of the raw beauty and complexity of our planet. We wrap up with Michael's transformative experience at a 10-day meditation retreat in India, showing the power of introspection and resilience. This exciting, enriching episode is filled with adventures that expand your horizons._____Michael Finkel  is a journalist and memoirist, who has written the books True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, and The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession._____Podcast host Lea Lane  has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a riveting true crime art story that will make you question the idea of how artwork is shown, how you would feel if your creative work was stolen, and your opinions on museums. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Find The Art Thief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief Read Octobers book: A Giacometti Portrait https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176943.A_Giacometti_Portrait The next live recording will be on Twitch on October 13th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

durée : 00:01:53 - Les 80'' - par : Nicolas Demorand - Le journaliste américain Michael Finkel consacre un livre à celui qui volait dans les musées comme d'autres s'y promènent : plus de 200 œuvres dérobées en Europe en sept ans, armé uniquement de ruse et sang-froid.

Michael Finkel - The Stranger In The WoodsApr 28, 2023Michael Finkel is a journalist who has written the books True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa (2005) and The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit (2017).In this interview he talks about the friendship he forged with a man who had lived alone, in the woods, for almost three decades. How did he do it? And why? His name was Christopher Thomas Knight. According to societal records, he didn't exist. For 27 years, he had camped out in the forest, surviving on meagre supplies that he'd burglarized from houses in the area. He endured winter temperatures of 20 degrees below zero. Every morning, he watched the sun rise over the foggy valley that he called home. He hadn't had a single conversation with another person for nearly three decades.Michael Finkel also had his identity and career damaged when a man wanted for murder stole his identity and passed himself off as Mr Finkel in Mexico.Michael is a truly interesting guest and has been booked to return to the Opperman Report Patreon in the next few weeks.Website : Michael FinkelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

In this episode of Once Upon A Crime, we delve into the horrific story of Christian Longo, a man who portrayed himself to his family, friends, and community as a devoted husband, loving father, and successful businessman while leading a double life. He lived a life of lies and deception.  When he could no longer keep up the facade, he disposed of his old life in favor of a new one…by destroying his entire family.   This is the second installment of the 'Deadly Dads' series, highlighting fathers who became nightmares for their families.   00:00 Introduction 01:32 The Discovery Of Bodies 03:06 Investigations and Christian Longo's Lies 06:09 Family Background and Financial Deception 09:38 A Life of Crime and On The Run 11:58 Final Crimes and Capture 17:05 Trial, Sentencing, and Aftermath   Sources: State v. Longo, Filed Nov. 9, 2006, Supreme Court of the State of Oregon “The Journalist and the Murderer,” Michael Finkel, Vanity Fair Magazine, June 2005.  “Longo Prosecutors Offer Motive,” Andrew Kramer, Associated Press, March 12, 2003 “The Pretender: The Case of Christian Longo”, 48 Hours, CBS News, Original air date May 31, 2005.    Links:  Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast

A estante desta semana embarca na aventura de O Ladrão de Arte, a história real do cleptomaníaco francês que tinha a casa cheia de objectos artísticos roubados em museus de toda a Europa, contada com um apurado sentido dramático por Michael Finkel. Também folheamos a correspondência trocada entre José Afonso e o jornalista Rocha Pato, reunida no livro Os Primeiros Anos. Acompanhamos, em Pais Vazios, a investigação de Philip Rothwell sobre a imagem da figura paterna na literatura portuguesa. E terminamos surrealmente em beleza com um livro já antigo de António José Forte especialmente recomendado por Herberto Helder: o autor de A Colher na Boca era um entusiasta de Uma Faca nos Dentes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buddies found themselves in an unfamiliar section of the book store this week, as they wandered into the the non-fiction arena. A fellow Buddy/listener recommended The Art Thief by Michael Finkel, and the Buddies had to oblige. The book follows the crazy and somehow true story of Stéphane Breitwieser & Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, and their torrid stealing spree across Europe. The Buddies got to discussing the pros and cons of stealing 2 billion dollars' worth of art, why having extra vacation time is bad, and why living by a code like Omar from the Wire is so important. So get your Swiss Army Knife ready, read up on the European legal system, and join us as we take on The Art Thief.Intro/Book Report (0:00-4:30)Stock Up/Down (4:31-32:51)Favorite Character (32:52-35:15)Love/Hate (35:16-39:46)Favorite Art Heist Movies (39:47-41:05)Conclusion (41:06-42:25) NEXT BOOK: North Woods by Daniel Mason

The Buddies are jumping deep into the science fiction world again this week reading, The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (also a new series on Netflix)! Emphasis must be placed on the science part of this science fiction novel as the Buddies struggled to grasp everything that went on in this one. They had 99 problems and the Three-Body Problem was one of them… Anyway, they got to talking about the benefits of leaving your family in favor of drinking and playing video games, and why Superman (shouts to the Lois & Clark tv show), had it right all-along. So, get your physics textbook ready, learn to love ‘sophons', and join us as we navigate our way through the Three-Body Problem.Intro/Book Report (0:00-3:23)Stock Up/Down (3:24-29:39)Favorite Scene/Character (29:40-33:20)Love/Hate (33:21-46:04)TV Show/Conclusion (46:05-51:31) NEXT BOOK: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Let's do a heist! Author Michael Finkel joins me to talk his book The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession. It's our 100th episode and it's so good! Trust us!Buy The Art ThiefCheck out Michael's websiteSupport the show

Esta semana, los culturetas tratan el caso de Stéphane Breitwieser, un ciudadano francés que robó 200 obras de arte en los años 90. Breitwieser protagoniza el ensayo 'El ladrón de arte' del periodista Michael Finkel, que publica la editorial Taurus en España. Breitwieser nunca intentó vender las obras robadas,valoradas en más de 1.000 millones de dólares. Las guardaba en su buhardilla para admirarlas en soledad. En la sección de 'Pantallas', los culturetas cuentan qué han visto estas semanas, desde "Reina Roja" hasta la nueva serie de Kate Winslet.

Esta semana, los culturetas tratan el caso de Stéphane Breitwieser, un ciudadano francés que robó 200 obras de arte en los años 90. Breitwieser protagoniza el ensayo 'El ladrón de arte' del periodista Michael Finkel, que publica la editorial Taurus en España. Breitwieser nunca intentó vender las obras robadas,valoradas en más de 1.000 millones de dólares. Las guardaba en su buhardilla para admirarlas en soledad. En la sección de 'Pantallas', los culturetas cuentan qué han visto estas semanas, desde "Reina Roja" hasta la nueva serie de Kate Winslet.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Michael Finkel, author of ‘The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession,' a true crime narrative that centers Stéphane Breitwieser, who carried out more than two hundred heists over nearly eight years—in museums and cathedrals all over Europe—and stole more than three hundred objects.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Michael Finkel, author of ‘The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession,' a true crime narrative that centers Stéphane Breitwieser, who carried out more than two hundred heists over nearly eight years—in museums and cathedrals all over Europe—and stole more than three hundred objects.

Sometimes you meet the most fascinating people on vacation. You just never know who you might encounter. People from different cultures, possible future lifelong friends, or even someone famous. There's also that chance of even meeting that special someone. In January 2002, a young German photographer named Janina was on holiday in Cancun, Mexico. She'd been enjoying the sand, surf and sun when she was introduced to someone famous. Michael Finkel, an award-winning feature writer for The New York Times Magazine. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: American Criminal - americancriminal.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf SOURCES: True Story, Michael Finkel Love, Daddy, Carlton Smith State of Oregon v. Christian Michael Longo Wikipedia CrimeMuseum.org KGW.com The Crime Wire CrimeLibrary.org Murderpedia FBI.gov Vanity Fair455 CBS 48 Hours “The Pretender” Independent.ie Medium.com KATU

This episode isn't about a typical true crime story. There's no murder, but there doesn't need to be to make it a wild story. This is about manipulation, tragedy…and obsession. Lots of obsession. Author Michael Finkel documented all of it in his book: The Art Thief.   Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com   If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com   Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)   2024 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In "The Art Thief," Michael Finkel brings us into master thief Stéphane Breitwieser's strange and fascinating world.

In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we're sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2023 — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2023 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2023 Genre Awards [19:14] Susie The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:22] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:16] The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:24] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:02] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:39] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:59] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:30] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:58]   Sarah Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:27] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:00] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[34:08] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:06] Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:04] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:43] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:53] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:05] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:30] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:38] Patrons Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:58] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:29] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:41] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:09] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:13] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:50] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:49] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:45] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:30] Congratulations, the Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org[57:18] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[58:59] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:02] Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:31] Other Books Mentioned Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce [4:19] Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy [13:57] The Caretaker by Ron Rash [14:02] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher [14:03] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson [14:18] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin [14:19]  Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [21:00] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [21:26] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [22:16] Wellness by Nathan Hill [22:19] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese [22:22] Ghost by Dolly Alderton [26:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [26:29] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano [31:00] Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum [31:30] The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand [31:33] The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel [31:39] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane [36:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman [36:48] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [37:00] Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash [39:54] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland [40:05] The Postcard by Anne Berest [40:09] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [41:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross [42:18] A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan [43:49] Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond [44:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [46:22] All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore [46:29] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key [46:38] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [47:28] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:06] Happy Place by Emily Henry [49:45] Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [50:00] The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins [52:43] Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling [52:45] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [53:06] Starter Villain by John Scalzi [53:21] Holly by Stephen King [54:20] Lone Women by Victor LaValle [54:48] How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix [54:52] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [59:34] Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross [59:44] Normal People by Sally Rooney [1:00:56] Maame by Jessica George [1:01:39] Top Podcast Episodes for 2023 [8:42] Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond)

Narrator Dion Graham joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss his narration of KING: A LIFE, written by Jonathan Eig, and one of AudioFile's 2023 Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks. Listen to hear Graham discussing the research and preparations that went into this narration, and the challenges he faced bringing it to life. It's a riveting audiobook, and Graham emulates the majestic cadence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches. It's a monumental biography performed exquisitely by a Golden Voice narrator. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook. Published by Macmillan Audio. AudioFile's 2023 Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks are: THE ART THIEF by Michael Finkel, read by Edoardo Ballerini, Michael Finkel [Note] HOW TO SAY BABYLON by Safiya Sinclair, read by Safiya Sinclair KING: A LIFE by Jonathan Eig, read by Dion Graham MAKING IT SO by Patrick Stewart, read by Patrick Stewart WHILE YOU WERE OUT by Meg Kissinger, read by Meg Kissinger WHY FATHERS CRY AT NIGHT by Kwame Alexander, read by Kwame Alexander For the full list of 2023 Best Audiobooks visit our website. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from HarperAudio. Get up-close to artists you admire with Willie Nelson's Energy Follows Thought, Melissa Etheridge's Talking to My Angels, and Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy. Listen to samples at www.hc.com. Photo of Dion Graham by Max Flatow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: How one man stole art masterworks worth an estimated $2 billion. While a thief by trade, averaging a heist once every 12 days, the man's motive was not monetary but instead was an obsession with the unobtainable works that he kept for himself in his mother's attic. Michael Finkel joins host Ana Garcia. Check out Michael's book, “The Art Thief  A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611687/the-art-thief-by-michael-finkel/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, it's a quick solo show, but I still manage to recommend five books! Books Recommended:Pet by Catherine ChidgeyThe Art Thief by Michael FinkelShark Heart by Emily HaebeckOur Town by Thornton WilderNotes on An Execution by Danya Kukafka Other BooksNever Whistle at Night Edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris Here is the link to my Substack.Here is the link to my All You Have To Do Is Call book giveaway closing 11/2Letter from Steinbeck to his son.My most recent Live book recommendation  with Annie Sullivan of So This Support the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

Michael Finkel discusses the remarkable story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the subject of his recent book, The Art Thief, including: The genesis of the book project, starting with a three-paragraph article, and eventually turning into a 10+ year-project; the style and methods of theft that Breitwieser and his partner, Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, put to work; Michael's favorite Breitwieser crimes; his widely oscillating perception of Breitwieser, from a selfish brat to ‘the best art professor I've ever had;'  how Breitwieser protected both Anne-Catherine and his mother by lying on their behalf, but ultimately told the truth to authorities when it came to his own role in the crime sprees; Breitwieser's Icarus-like trajectory playing out over several years as a result of his increasing addiction to art theft; a teaser of an ongoing plot point related to one of the Art Thief's main characters, one which may very well be revealed in the soft cover release of the book; and how what Breitwieser and Christopher Knight, the protagonist of Finkel's earlier book, The Stranger in the Woods, have in common is that they're extreme outliers who make their own rules.

Join Michael in his conversation with Michael Finkel to discuss his new book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime and a Dangerous Obsession which chronicles the life of Stephane Breitwieser the most prolific art thief in history responsible for the theft of over 200 works of art in a ten-year period worth nearly two billion dollars.

Between 1995 and 2001, Stéphane Breitweiser stole 239 works of art from more than 100 museums around Europe. He never sold a single one.

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 23 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger  head to the woods of central Maine in search of the North Pond Hermit. In 1986 Christopher Knight walked into the forest and lived out there for 27 years stealing supplies from local cabins and camps. How did he survive the Maine winters outside? How did he live with no human contact for almost three decades? How did he get caught? The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit author Michael Finkel joins us to discuss the legend of the North Pond Hermit. This episode first aired April 5, 2018.   Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends

A new book tells the story of one of the most prolific art thieves in history, who, rather than selling the art he stole, kept it all on display in secret rooms. Stéphane Breitwieser was eventually caught, but not before he stole more than 300 artworks worth an estimated $2 billion. Author Michael Finkel joins us to discuss the story and his new book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession.  

Michael Finkel is the author of The Art Thief: A True Story of Passion, Obsession, and a Monumental Crime Spree.Substack: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.comSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpodSocial: @CNFPod

Michael Finkel narrates the opening of his audiobook, a memorable portrait of Stéphane Breitwieser, the sly European thief who pilfered nearly $2 billion in art objects. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss Edoardo Ballerini's smooth, enticing narration of the rest of the audiobook, making it a true-crime listen that is easy to devour. Breitwieser's story is dramatic, highly cinematic, but ultimately sad. It is a compelling and shocking listen, and Ballerini's skill and artistry with his narration heightens the mood.  Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Random House Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from BOLINDA. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you'll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘The Only One Left' by Riley Sager and ‘The Art Thief' by Michael Finkel — then Dave shares the amazing story of the gilded age socialite Ida Wood. LINKS The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Visit Riley Sager's website and Instagram. Riley talked about his book in this video from The Poisoned Pen bookshop. Smithsonian magazine: Why 19th-Century Axe Murderer Lizzie Borden Was Found Not Guilty. The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. Our podcast episode Maine: Lighthouses, Lobster Rolls, and the King of Horror. The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel. Smithsonian magazine on Ida Wood: Everything Was Fake but Her Wealth. Wikipedia entires for Ida Wood and her husband Benjamin Wood. A personal essay: My Crazy Aunt Ida. Transcript of this episode. The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between 1995 and 2001, Stéphane Breitweiser stole 239 works of art from more than 100 museums around Europe. He never sold a single one.

Hello, listeners! I've got a special surprise for you this week. I absolutely loved this new book by author and journalist Michael Finkel, and I didn't want to wait any longer to share it with you. Finkel's latest book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, is about the world's most prolific art thief-- and believe me, his story is stranger than fiction. If you're anything like me, you love art-- and you also love a good and unbelievable true story about bad things happening to art, too. So you may have encountered the remarkable story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the world's most prolific art thief, in Finkel's 2019 article “The Secrets of the World's Greatest Art Thief” (GQ). Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, carried out more than two hundred heists over nearly eight years, stealing more than three hundred objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion.  The book is out on June 27-- listen now for our in-depth conversation and preorder your copy now! Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Buy The Art Thief here! SPONSORS: Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get over 40% off your starter pack with promo code ARTCURIOUS at lumedeodorant.com/ARTCURIOUS! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have never heard of Stéphane Breitwieser don't feel bad, we hadn't either. Turns out he is one of the most successful art thieves of all time. In his hey day, he could steal more than once a day (museums, cathedrals, chateaus…you name it); billions of dollars worth of art. That's right, billions. Thank goodness for the writer Michael Finkel who brings us a page turning book that tells the story of the most incredible art thief you've never heard of. The book is called, appropriately, The Art Thief. And this book certainly proves that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. We are back with a book store this week, Head House Books. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa by Michael Finkel The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel The Journalist and Murderer by Janet Malcolm Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann The 12 Live of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Outline by Rachel Cusk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the twenty-first century: the story of the world's most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser.In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, the best-selling author of The Stranger in the Woods brings us into Breitwieser's strange world--unlike most thieves, he never stole for money, keeping all his treasures in a single room where he could admire them.For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred heists over nearly eight years--in museums and cathedrals all over Europe--Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than three hundred objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion.Michael Finkel also had his identity and career damaged when a man wanted for murder stole his identity and passed himself off as Mr Finkel in Mexico.Michael previously appeared on the Opperman Report to discuss his project 'Stranger In The Woods'Website : Michael FinkelThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guides, some nonfiction books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories, including what I have featured in my 2023 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Get Even More Summer Reading Recommendations with Summer Shelves: In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide, I'm once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20 Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you'll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Summer Reading [4:33] Books That Missed Last Year's Summer Reading Guides [5:29] Sarah Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:53] Red Widow by Alma Katsu | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:30] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:24]  Susie The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:25] Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:30]  Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:09]  Nonfiction Books That Are Great for Summer Reading [22:35] Sarah True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:52]  Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:31] Still Points North by Leigh Newman | Amazon | [34:44] Susie Provence, 1970: M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard, and the Reinvention of American Taste by Luke Barr | Amazon | [25:02]  Stash: My Life in Hiding by Laura Cathcart Robbins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:27] Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening by Manal al-Sharif | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:00] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category  [40:16] Something Light / Fun Sarah: A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan Abramson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:12]  Susie: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:28]  Something Fast-Paced / Intense Sarah: Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by T. J. Newman (May 30, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:45]  Susie: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:05]  Something With Substance Sarah: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:24]  Susie: Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah  | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:53]  Something Different Sarah: Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:33]  Susie: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:13]  Other Books Mentioned The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [3:47]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [4:01] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [9:11] The Hunger by Alma Katsu [10:43] Red London by Alma Katsu [12:47] The Children's Bible by Lydia Millet [14:45] Untamed by Glennon Doyle [18:15] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [20:52] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [23:13] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [23:57] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls [35:57] Wild by Cheryl Strayed [36:13] Falling by T. J. Newman [47:05] Miracle on the Hudson by William Prochnau and Laura Parker [48:04] Raven Rock by Garrett M. Graff [48:38] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [51:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [52:59] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [53:54] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [56:32] Other Links Vogue | In Finishing Her Book, Lauren McBrayer…

Divine Madness Running Club boasted some spectacular results in ultramarathons and became known for their excellent support teams and low-impact style of running. But the Boulder, Colorado based group was also notorious for their strange ways, whereby members were expected to follow the directions of their teacher in all aspects of their lives. Full research sources listed here. You can pre-order Joe Gould's LTAS soundtrack album here. You can support us on Patreon or Acast+, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available on audiobook now. With thanks to Audio-Technica, presenting partner for season 5 of Let's Talk About Sects. Use promo code LTAS10 at Audio-Technica's Australian store for 10% off and to support the show!Links:A Leader's Long, Strange Trip — by Jere Longman, The New York Times, 28 July 1997The Long, Strange Trip of a Running Guru — by Bruce Schoenfeld, Sports Illustrated, 4 August 2003A Divine Madness? — by Andrew Murr, Newsweek, 17 August 1997Community or Cult? — by Clay Evans, Daily Camera, 5 October 1997My spiritual odyssey: A work in progress — blog by Alexander Cassady, undatedRun Ragged — by Clay Evans, Daily Camera, 7 March 200442 Miles to Enlightenment — by Daniel Glick, Women Outside, Fall 1999Running Like Hell — by Michael Finkel, Women's Sports and Fitness, Nov/Dec 1999ULTRARUNNING; Runner's Death Places Sport Under Scrutiny — by Jere Longman, The New York Times, 7 March 2004A Spiritual Community in Reserve Is Also An Ultramarathon Powerhouse — by Leslie Linthicum, Albuquerque Journal, 21 May 2006 Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.